Taft Intellectual Property partners Philip Bautista, Kristine Boylan, Jennifer Debrow, Ashley Bennett Ewald, Jonathan Polak, Amanda Wilcox, and Amy Wright have been recognized once again in the 2025 edition of World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, an annual ranking of the world’s top trademark firms and practitioners published by World Trademark Review (WTR) magazine.

Of the firm, WTR writes, “Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is an exceptional firm offering highly competitive rates and unparalleled value. They provide comprehensive support for trademark matters, including clearance searches, portfolio management and disputes. The team is highly responsive, accurate and adaptable to unique needs. Their practical, actionable advice is consistently delivered on a timely basis, making them both responsive and cost-effective.”

Taft’s IP team maintained a gold ranking in Indiana, increased to a silver ranking in Minneapolis, and maintained a bronze ranking in Ohio. The group’s “robust national presence” is described in WTR as, “also primed to serve global clients, understanding their business needs and crafting strategies around their unique goals. Established over 135 years ago, this dynamic team shows no signs of slowing down, as the attorneys embrace innovation and maintain a steadfast commitment to safeguarding trademark rights.”

Taft’s seven IP practitioners who were recognized in 2025 by WTR were described in detail, as follows.

Bautista was recognized in the bronze band for individual practitioners in Ohio. According to WTR, he is “an astute litigator” whose “litigation experience comes armed with extensive first-chair litigation and trial experience throughout the United States.”

Bennett Ewald was selected in the gold band for individuals: enforcement and litigation as well as in the silver band for individuals: prosecution and strategy. She is described in WTR by clients as an attorney who “provides sound, grounded advice and practical, actionable guidance. Ashley takes the time to truly understand her clients’ portfolio strategies and possesses an outstanding ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-attorneys and coach business partners. Her friendly and straightforward communication style makes her an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Boylan was ranked in the silver band for individuals: prosecution and strategy. She is praised for her expert IP work in Minneapolis for over two decades and is described by WTR editors as “adept at representing clients globally, excelling in enforcing and defending trademark rights while consistently providing top-notch counsel.”

Debrow earned recognition in the gold band for individuals in prosecution and strategy. WTR editors state, “Debrow is celebrated as ‘a highly skilled trademark attorney who can help any company with full-service trademark support’. She manages numerous global portfolios for blockbuster brands and has served as outside counsel for restaurant chain, International Dairy Queen (IDQ) for over two decades.”

Polak maintained a silver band ranking in Indiana. As chair of Taft’s Intellectual Property practice, he has litigation experience in state and federal courts across 25 states, and offers “deep knowledge of IP and commercial litigation ensures a robust defence of his clients’ interests.”

Wilcox is recognized in the bronze band as a recommended individual practitioner. She is named “a versatile practitioner” by WTR, and “is well versed in all aspects of intellectual property. She makes use of her patent background to provide comprehensive counsel and unique technical insights.”

Wright is recognized in the gold band for individuals in Indiana. WTR describes her as “a relentless force in pursuing infringers and managing global IP portfolios” noting that she “excels in complex litigation and negotiations, boasting an impressive track record of securing victories in numerous IP disputes for top names in the entertainment industry.”

About WTR

WTR 1000 is the only stand-only publication that focuses solely on trademark practices and lawyers and recognizes the leading players in more than 80 key jurisdictions. WTR conducts extensive qualitative research for its rankings, using factors such as depth of experience and market presence, alongside peer and client feedback, to identify the top firms.